STATEMENT OF PURPOSE My schooling and three and a half years of undergraduate studies in EE at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay have made the choice of further study, for me, an obvious one. This should be attributed in part to the values that have been inculcated in me during my formative years in an educated middle class family background. Beginning with a passing interest in EE, these years of in depth study have convinced me that my future lies in microelectronics. The challenges and possibilities for research in device, analog and digital circuit, and VLSI circuit design fascinate me. This I believe has come about through a sequentially structured introduction to this field through the courses: Modern Physics, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Integrated Circuit Design and Technology. In addition, I have worked on a number of related projects. I have worked on MOS capacitor characterization under Prof. Rakesh Lal using a quasi static approach. My B.Tech seminar (home paper) dealt with Monte Carlo simulations of small Si MOSFETs. My guide was Prof. J. Vasi of the EE Dept. of IIT Bombay. I have undergone eight weeks of practical training in a Dept. of Electronics lab where I studied the theoretical and practical aspects of active and passive coupling of edge emitting semiconductor lasers to optical fibers. An LD-SM optical fiber module was made and experiments were carried out. In my senior year I

presented a seminar on Noise in Semiconductor Devices under the Microelectronics Seminar Series at IIT Bombay. My senior year B.Tech project (senior thesis) involves design of ultra low noise analog circuits. The final goal of the project is to design, with intent to fabricate, an ultra low noise integrated circuit operational amplifier. My B.Tech project work is progressing under the guidance of Prof. D. K. Sharma of the EE Dept. of IIT Bombay. I can quite confidently say that my abilities in circuit visualization, analysis, and design are unparalleled in my department. In the process of pursuing my interests in EE, my academic performance has been outstanding. I have been consistently ranked 2nd in EE out of 64 students, and 8th in IIT Bombay out of 325 students. I was included in the director's academic honor list for the academic years 1991-1992 1992-1993 My academic pursuits have not however, prevented from participating with interest in various extracurricular activities. I have taken part in various literary activities. I am a regular participant in elocution competitions and debating society meetings and have been the editor of the hostel magazine. These activities have led to the development of a multifaceted personality and have equipped me with strong interpersonal skills. This helps me to lead, as well as follow the leader when working as a team. From where I stand now, I see myself engaged, in the long term, in a career devoted to active research in microelectronics. It is with this objective in mind that I want to pursue an M.S. at Stanford University. My ultimate degree objective would however be a Ph.D. In choosing Stanford University as the University of my Choice, I've

looked carefully at the faculty and the available infrastructure. The essence of university education lies in the success of the symbiotic relationship between the student, and his department. With your repute in the field of my choice, you do have a lot to offer me, and at the same time, I am confident of contributing meaningfully to the research endeavors at your University. It is with this in mind that I am looking forward to a long and rewarding relationship with you.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE After carefully considering my aptitude, interests, the nature of my training and my ultimate professional ambition, I have decided to pursue Ph. D. in electrical engineering specializing in the fields of my interest namely- Communications, Signal Processing and Information Theory and Coding, ultimately leading to a career in teaching and research. As a statement of purpose of my graduate study, I describe here my academic background, my research interests and my career goals. The undergraduate programme at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay is a well rounded programme. It not only helped me build a solid foundation of Electrical Engineering fundamentals, but also helped me develop an overall perspective of the vast field of Electrical Engineering. In the final year I developed a keen interest in the areas of Communications and Signal Processing. I substantiated my knowledge of these areas by choosing electives on Digital Communications, Communication System Theory (Random Processes in Communications), Digital Signal Processing and Information Theory and Coding. In the Master of Technology Programme, I specialized in Communications. Taking advantage of a fully flexible course structure, I have chosen electives on Statistical Signal Analysis, Applied Linear Algebra in Electrical Engineering, Theory of Error Correcting Codes, Image Processing and Adaptive Signal Processing. Apart from these, I have taken courses on two special topics in Electrical Engineering namely- Computational Vision and Artificial Neural Networks.

I have striven to perform well in the courses and have tried to gain as much as I could from them. But I feel that the real qualification of a good graduate student is his ability to perform independent research work under the guidance of an advisor. My B.Tech. (Final year) project under Prof. P. G. Poonacha gave me such an opportunity. In my B. Tech. Project I studied convergence issues in Non-Symmetrical and Higher order Neural Networks. First part of the project has been submitted to IEEE Trans. Neural Networks as a brief paper. It has been accepted after review. In my M.Tech Programme, I did a mini project on determination of rotation parameters of a lamina from its binary images using moment- invariants of the images. I did an intensive seminar (a survey of literature) on Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Optimization. My M.Tech. Thesis deals with Information across Boolean Functions. It involves establishing relationship between complexity measures of Boolean Functions and an attempt to study the nature of optimal circuit through restrictions of a Boolean function. The project work and the course work have further interested me in Communication and Signal Processing and have motivated me to learn more of these areas. Also, the ideas involved in finding fundamental limits on capabilities of information extraction and transmission and the attempts at achieving the limits - which form the core of information theory – have interested me very much. I realize that techniques and the tools used there overlap. Therefore I have taken liberty to quote these broad areas as Research interests. Specifically the areas of my

interest are Source Coding/ Data Compression, Information Theory and Coding, Statistical Signal Processing, Digital Communication, Multi-user Communication, optimal filtering and detection and estimation. I am also interested in the application of Neural Networks to these areas. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UCSB is a well known center of excellence. The department faculty consists of leading researchers engaged in frontline research. The research interests of the faculty are extremely compatible with those of mine, a fact underlined by the fact that some of the faculty members are pioneering people in their fields. In particular, I would like to work with the faculty involved with the Center for Information Processing and Research. I shall be glad to be a part of the group and witness and contribute my bit to the leading research being carried out at UCSB. An opportunity to work in the stimulating environment at UCSB will certainly make the graduate study a rewarding exercise and a satisfying experience. In terms of research facilities also, a university like UCSB has more to offer to a graduate student. I, therefore, look forward to joining UCSB as a graduate student. As professional goal, I would like to take up a career in research and teaching. From the residential system of IIT Bombay, I have been able to have a glimpse of the academic life and the sacrifices it involves. I feel that it is this kind of life that I am best suited for. I feel that I have enough motivation to see me through the challenges of the arduous but exhilarating career in research.

I thank Prof. Gersho and Prof. Rose for their advice and valuable information.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Inspired by the role engineers play in everyday life I enrolled as an undergraduate student of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. I expect to complete the same by April 2007. Heading towards the successful completion of my degree,I feel that a Masters degree with thesis would equip me with intellectual depth and breadth along with greater practical knowledge to face the professional and leadership challenges I will face in my career. My parents are my mentors. My father with a triple post graduate degrees and my mother with one have been instrumental in shaping my career from a very early stage of my life. They have painted my imagination with the wonders of science. They cultivated the idea that knowledge enhances on sharing with people around us. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and helping students of different grades in subjects of maths and physical sciences till day. My strong and consistent academic record till day is a consequence of the strong foundation laid by the wealth of knowledge from books of celebrated author's like Robert Resnick & David Halliday during my high school, Brian W. Kerinnighan & Dennis M. Ritchie, Van Valkenburg, Stevenson Jr., W.H Hayt , J.E Kimmerley etc during my undergraduation. Flexibility,automation,controlled flow and parameter optimization are few demands of the current day tech savvy world. VLSI designing coupled with Embedded systems provide an efficient and economic solution to these demands. My career goal would be to develop exceptional competence in this field and acquire skills for pioneering new developments. The field of my interest includes hardware designing, programming & development of tools ,testing and verification for faultless systems; therefore I would like to work on developing methodologies to improve design quality,optimization of hardware and software components,tools for evaluation. My endeavor is to be the best in my field of specialization. Towards achieving the same goal,I took up various courses and internships on the non academic front to improve my skill levels and enhance my knowledge. While applying my skills in programming languages of C,C++, I am currently learning the hardware description languages Verilog and VHDL. These languages coupled with the comprehensive VLSI course I selected as my first elective in my 5th semester would help me discern the course better. I further completed an internship in embedded system design during the summer of 2006. During the same I gained insights into programming AVR microcontrollers using Embedded C and supported by latest version of testing tools,C programming style,PCB designing etc. During the training,I developed a project using AVR microcontrollers to remotely detect hazardous fuel leakages. The same was sent to Circuit cellar design contest, USA for possible evaluation and feedback. I am currently working on my final year project that uses ARM processors to develop an infrared measurement system.

On careful study of your University prospectus and website I have found that the graduate program suits my needs perfectly and the ongoing research concurs with my interest. The research in areas of Mixed signal processing and Embedded systems is of interest to me. In particular the research interests of Professor Chaitali Chakrabarti and Associate professor Lawrence T. Clark, related to low power VLSI architectures and Cad for VLSI match mine. Coupled with this, the on going research under the theme consortium of Embedded systems will help me soar new heights and subsequently achieve success in my field of interest. Further the The strong networking of the ECE department at Arizona sate university with the industry would give me ample opportunities to interact with renowned professionals during my course work. At the university I plan to do my major in VLSI design and a minor in embedded systems, I will also study few courses in communications and signal processing as I foresee a need for working knowledge in the same as experienced during the project works undertaken by me. Its in my pursuit of providing the most ideal technological solutions that I am seeking my Masters degree. I strongly believe that under guidance of your highly competent faculty, I will mould my career decisively for the better. With my personal commitment to make an indelible mark in my dream career,strong and consistent academic record that currently rates me at the top 2 % in a class of 67 students, I will be able to contribute to the research work at your university and live upto the expectations of your high academic standards.

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Masters in Electrical Engineering My goal in academics is to pursue knowledge to be part of a pioneering research field and contribute significantly to the development of human society. This desire coupled with a Strong urge to delve deep and explore the rapidly expanding world of technology is the driving force behind my academic pursuits. This has motivated me to pursue higher studies in MS (Electrical Engineering) which calls for a higher level of knowledge and expertise. The decision to pursue graduate studies in Electrical Engineering is indeed one of the most significant decisions of my academic career .A graduate study is essential to strengthen the foundation of fundamental concepts that have been laid during my present course of study and provided me with adequate foothold and exposure .I sincerely believe that graduate education can help mold a creative, mature and inquisitive frame of mind. I would like to present an overview of my performance at secondary and higher secondary which would reflect my character and future performance at your university. I got selected for the free education in my 5th grade under Jawahar Navodaya Exam system conducted at national level, which is a measure of my diligence at such a young age. Apart from maintaining the topper position consistently at school level, I engaged myself in many co-curricular activities like essay writing competitions, elocution, science talent search exams and sports and won many prizes. My affinity towards mathematics enhanced my flair manifold and my was that I passed out my 10th

grade perseverance and acumen strengthened. This prompted me to choose the subjects of mathematics, physics and chemistry at my higher secondary (intermediate) level for which I did the justification by obtaining 60.0%. I qualified for the undergraduate studies with ECE as my specialization at Holy Mary Institute of Technology, affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, one of the premier institutes in India.

The exhaustive nature of undergraduate studies at TEC helped me develop a sound foundation in all the major areas of Electronics and Communication Engineering. My undergraduate curriculum includes Electronic Devices & circuits, Network Theory, Switching Theory and Logic Design, Analog and Digital communication, EM Waves and Transmission Lines, Microprocessors, Digital Signal Processing, VLSI, Optical Communication. Computer related topics like Computer Organization, Operating System and Computer Networks. My electives include Satellite communication and Digital Image processing. On the other hand, the intensive laboratory classes exposed me to a fascinating world of experimentation. It was here that I discovered the qualities of perseverance and diligence in myself. I feel that these courses have done a lot to prepare me for my future studies and research work. My final year Project is in Client Interfacing Memory Block DDR-SDRAM using VHDL, it is interfacing between two clients and transferring the double data in one clock pulse.

I even attended many technical symposiums in and out of the campus, industrial visits, etc which widened the horizons of my knowledge. I have given seminars spanning several topics and won appreciation for my communication skills. I am also acquainted with computer languages like C, C++ and JAVA. Since the nature of undergraduate course does not offer enough scope for individual expression and even the rapidly advancing technology calls for mastering a particular area, I require specialized training to help me gain a competitive edge in this world, where new technology evolves every day. Hence I believe graduate study with an objective of obtaining an MS degree in Electrical Engineering would give me an ideal opportunity to probe and unravel the intricacies of my interested field and achieve my goals with greater amount of freedom. I firmly believe that my visions can take a more concrete shape only through an intensive graduate program. To give life to these dreams I need to be in a school, which has good research facilities, an inspiring environment, good faculty and motivated research groups. I find your university to be motivating and provided me with the necessary impetus to pursue my graduate studies. The website of your department made me believe that graduate studies at your esteemed university will provide me an ambience of excellence and intellectual atmosphere apart from an integrated engineering. In this regard I strongly desire to be considered for admission with appropriate financial aid and facilitate my higher studies at your esteemed university. I thank you for giving me an opportunity to express myself. Ravi Kumar Vadapalli

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At this juncture, where I have made one of the most crucial and obvious decision of my professional career, I would like to list the factors that influenced me most and went into the making of this decision. Electronics Engineering has made an indelible mark on my psyche right from my school days. School made me realize my potential and what I was capable of. There was an opportunity for almost any and everything. By the time I reached senior school, I participated in elocutions, plays and was member of various school sport teams. I was very grateful to my mentors who emphasized more on practical knowledge. During my high school days, I was captured by electromagnetism which seemed very interesting. Electromagnetism at work in few toy projects like electric bell, railway signals enthralled me. Since then I have indulged myself in making the models of such projects. This childhood interest has had a significant impact on me for it has deeply rooted in me the sense of inquiry and curiosity and practical work. My undergraduate program has given me a strong background in the fundamentals of various Electronics subjects life Digital Electronics, Integrated Electronics, Microprocessors, Microwave Engineering, etc and Communication Engineering topics like Signals and systems, Analog Communication, Digital Communication, etc. As an undergraduate student I have found keen interest in the subjects of Microprocessors and microcontrollers in particular, which has stimulated me to take up further specialized studies in this field. In my seventh semester I have done a project in embedded systems domain at NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation) a government of India enterprise. My project was “Electrical Equipment Control through a PC”. This project focused on interfacing a PC with the electric appliances using suitable hardware and then developing a software program to control these appliances. I was the leader of the team of four. This project has brought the most out of me. My responsibilities as the team leader included designing the hardware part of power supply section and interfacing circuit and actually building it on a PCB. I also had the responsibility of coordinating the work of all the team members effectively. By dint of perseverance and patience we have successfully designed a system that enabled the control of electrical equipment through a PC. I have an avid interest in presenting technical papers which led me to presenting papers at national level competitions like PRAGNA-05 and Srujana-05. My paper at PRAGNA organized by Jayaprakash Narayan College of Engineering was on the topic of “Electromagnetic Weapons”. This paper dealt with the designing and detonation of electromagnetic weapons. Another paper I presented was on RFID at Srujana-05 organized by ABVP at Osmania University. This paper effectively depicted the advantages of this upcoming technology and received applauds. I have also presented seminars at the college level on topics like functioning of PIN diode and avalanche diode in the first semester, handshaking in microprocessor and tracking in radars and received applauds.

I was equally involved in organizing seminars and providing the junior students with valuable assistance in their laboratory activities. My interest beyond the curriculum included a variety of fields from sports to theatre to adventure and social activities. One of my favorite fields was theatre where in I regularly participated in all dramas and educational programs for youngsters and illiterates. I am an avid lover of nature and also have penchant for adventures. This also lead me to many adventure camps wherein I had the opportunity to mix with students of different regions and had a chance of exchanging our ideas bringing about a blend of new ideas and helping us develop new dimensions of thought. I am hardworking, scrupulous and sincere by nature with a strong desire for learning. I derive satisfaction from dedicated work and firmly believe that dedication, deference and diligence are surest means of reaping the benefits I feel that undergraduate study alone does not provide the specialized academic exposure essential to reach higher professional levels in the present day technology driven workplace. Moreover, it is only during Graduate studies that I will be able to get adequate opportunities to test the validity and the practicality of my ideas. Graduate study in the United States of America is known for its spirit of innovation, which sets global standards of excellence. As soon as I completed my undergraduate studies, it did take me long to decide where I wanted to pursue my masters’ degree. After an exhaustive research I have found University of Nebraska at Lincoln and knew it was the right place for me. I have gone through the university’s website to know about the research activities being done there. I am indeed fascinated by the spectrum of activities at Nebraska center for materials and Nanoscience (NCMN) and the VLSI testing facilities available at UNL. I have also gone through the profiles of eminent professors like Mr. Mustafa Cenk Gursoy and Mr.Hamid Vakilzadian who are very experienced and whose areas of interest include my favorite subjects. I wish to be guided by eminent personalities like them in pursuing my masters’ degree. To achieve my cherished objective of obtaining a position of leadership in my field of study/work, I feel that Graduate Study at University of Nebraska at Lincoln with its high quality of intellectual and material resources would give me the right opportunity and environment to realize my academic and professional goals. I conclude with great expectations of being given a chance to pursue higher studies at UNL. Providing me with adequate financial aid would greatly facilitate my pursuing of masters’ degree. I thank you for giving me this opportunity to express myself

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Name :

Qualification : B-Tech (Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering)

Course Aspiration : M.S. In Electrical Engineering

“People often become what they believe themselves to be .If I believe I cannot do

something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the

ability to do it even if I didn’t have it in the beginning”. Thus spoke Mahatma Gandhi,

The Father of our Nation. One might wonder what even made me to quote this. Well, this

is one of the quotes that has been ringing in my ears from the time I heard it from my

Father and has been a great deal of inspiration ever since. I always believed that I would

become an efficient electronic engineer and make it big in the field of communications.

‘Belief’ and ‘Faith’ are the two little words that drive me.

My approach towards my academic career has been to set a goal and work hard to

reach that goal. My main aim is to pursue M.S. in Electrical engineering at your

university, so that I can channelise my mental resources and unbridle my efforts into

more productive avenues. From my child hood I was habituated to competitive exams.

When I was in the fifth class I attempted many entrance exams like Ramanujam talent

search exam, All-India general knowledge test, National talent search exam conducted by

various public associations under Government of India. Consequently, I opted for

Mathematics, Physics and chemistry as my majors at the plus two level. At this stage I

started focusing on the application part and acquired a solid foundation for my under-

graduate study.

For the under-graduate course (B.Tech) I joined the Institution of

Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) an educational institution

under the HRD Ministry, Indian Government. The syllabi and structure of the course

in electronics was very comprehensive and provided ample opportunities for learning,

theoretically and application wise and conducts a high standard of examination. Many

eminent personalities from reputed organizations like ECIL (Electronics Corporation of

India Limited),DRDO ( Defence Research and Development Organisation), BHEL

(Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited), BDL ( Bharat Dynamics Limited ) and BSNL (

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ) took active part of institution’s working committee and

thus contributed tremendously to the Quality of education we received in this institution.

During my under-graduation I was involved in various other activities ranging

from presentation of technical papers to participate in Techno Events. I presented several

technical papers like, “Mobile location Tracking Techniques using GPS” at the

institution of electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, Hyderabad, “Seismic data

processing Technique” at Chaitanya Bharati Institute of Technology, Hyderabad and

“WiMAX-The next generation wireless technology” at Osmania University,

Hyderabad, of which the one that gained great appreciation was “Mobile location

Tracking Techniques using GPS”. Further I have participated in a quiz competition

conducted by Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) on Information and communication

development, and I secured the First position in the MS-office course conducted by

Bhavan’s Gandhi Institute of Computer Education and Information Technology. To

enhance my communication skills, I attended the proficiency course in English organized

by CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES

(CIEFL).

The under graduate curriculum introduced me a wide gamut of subjects, which

taught me a lot about almost everything I wanted to know. Various subjects like Basic

Electronics, circuit theory & designing, Analog & Digital Electronics, Signals &

Systems, Control Engineering, and Computer Engineering , Telecommunication systems

etc. reinforced my liking for the field and also spurred me seek research opportunities in

the same. It was these subjects that really taught me what electronics was and all about

the intricacies involved. We all use Highly configured computers,

My training at IETE has not only equipped me with a strong technical base but

also in me a deep interest in research. I strongly feel the need to pursue my Masters in

electrical engineering in an esteemed university in accordance with my career goals. I am

keen to study in an AMERICAN UNIVERSITY where there is much scope for

improvement of personal as well as technical skills, through practicals and research. After

considerable analysis I chose your institute as it has excellent faculty and infrastructure

for research work. I am fully aware that your curriculum requires that I summon all my

resources and aver that I have the necessary intelligence, devotion, perseverance and

sincerity to look forward to it at all.

Finally I would be grateful to you if I am accorded the opportunity to pursue my

graduate studies at your university and look forward to a favorable response.

Statement of Purpose

At this juncture, where I have made one of the most crucial and obvious decision of my professional career, I would like to list the factors that influenced me most and went into the making of this decision. Electronics Engineering has made an indelible mark on my psyche right from my school days. School made me realize my potential and what I was capable of. There was an opportunity for almost any and everything. By the time I reached senior school, I participated in elocutions, plays and was member of various school sport teams. I was very grateful to my mentors who emphasized more on practical knowledge. During my high school days, I was captured by electromagnetism which seemed very interesting. Electromagnetism at work in few toy projects like electric bell, railway signals enthralled me. Since then I have indulged myself in making the models of such projects. This childhood interest has had a significant impact on me for it has deeply rooted in me the sense of inquiry and curiosity. My undergraduate program has given me a strong background in the fundamentals of various Electronics subjects’ life Digital Electronics, Integrated Electronics, Microprocessors, Microwave Engineering. Etc and Communication Engineering topics like Signals and systems, Analog Communication, Digital Communication, etc. As an undergraduate student I have found keen interest in the subjects of Microprocessors and microcontrollers in particular, which has stimulated me to take up further specialized studies in this field. In my seventh semester I have done a project in embedded systems domain at NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation) a government of India enterprise. My project was “Electrical Equipment Control through a PC”. This project focused on interfacing a PC with the electric appliances using suitable hardware and then developing a software program to control these appliances. I was the leader of the team of four. This project has brought the most out of me. My responsibilities as the team leader included designing the hardware part of power supply section and interfacing circuit and actually building it on a PCB. I also had the responsibility of coordinating the work of all the team members effectively. By dint of perseverance and patience we have successfully designed a system that enabled the control of electrical equipment through a PC. I have an avid interest in presenting technical papers which led me to presenting paper at national level competitions like PRAGNA-05 and Srujana-05. My paper at PRAGNA organized by Jayaprakash Narayan College of Engineering was on the topic of “Electromagnetic Weapons”. This paper dealt with the designing and

detonation of electromagnetic weapons. Another paper I presented was on RFID at Srujana-05 organized by ABVP at Osmania University. This paper effectively depicted the advantages of this upcoming technology and received applauds. I have also presented seminars at the college level on topics like functioning of PIN diode and avalanche diode in the first semester, handshaking in microprocessor and tracking in radars and received applauds. I was equally involved in organizing seminars and providing the junior students with valuable assistance in their laboratory activities. My interest beyond the curriculum included a variety of fields from sports to theatre to adventure and social activities. One of my favorite fields was theatre where in I regularly participated in all dramas and educational programs for youngsters and illiterates. I am an avid lover of nature and also have penchant for adventures. This also lead me to many adventure camps wherein I had the opportunity to mix with students of different regions and had a chance of exchanging our ideas bringing about a blend of new ideas and helping us develop new dimensions of thought. I am hardworking, scrupulous and sincere by nature with a strong penchant for learning. I derive satisfaction from dedicated work and filmy believe that dedication, deference and diligence are surest means of reaping the benefits I feel that undergraduate study alone does not provide the specialized academic exposure essential to reach higher professional levels in the present day technology driven workplace. Moreover, it is only during Graduate studies that I will be able to get adequate opportunities to test the validity and the practicality of my ideas. Graduate study in the United States of America is known for its spirit of innovation, which set global standards of excellence. As soon as I completed my undergraduate studies, it did take me long to decide where I wanted to pursue my masters’ degree. After an exhaustive research I have found University of Missouri at Kansas City and knew it was the right place for me. I have gone through the university’s website to know about the research activities being done there. I am indeed fascinated by the spectrum of activities at Networking and telecommunications Lab (NeTReL) and Computational Intelligence & Bio-Identification Technologies Lab (CIBIT), particularly projects like RFID in gyms. I have also gone through the profiles of eminent professors Mr.Ghulam Chaudhry and Mr.Vijay Kumar who are very experienced and whose areas of interest

include my favorite subjects. I wish to be guided by eminent personalities like them in pursuing my masters’ degree. To achieve my cherished objective of obtaining a position of leadership in my field of study/work, I agree that my scores are not consistent with my goals, I feel that Graduate Study at University of Missouri at Kansas City with its high quality of intellectual and material resources would give me the right opportunity and environment to realize my academic and professional goals. I conclude with great expectations of being given a chance to pursue higher studies at UMKC. Providing me with adequate financial aid would greatly facilitate my pursuing of masters’ degree. I thank you for giving me this opportunity to express myself.

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“A dream acted upon by confidence becomes an ambition and that when followed with determination defines the purpose of existence in its entirety”

It is with a sincere sense of gratitude towards the opportunity given to me, I pen down this statement. Education not only expands the horizons of one's knowledge but also simultaneously implants an insatiable desire to acquire more and more knowledge. Knowledge is that which can enhance the strength of mind and thereby expand the intellect of man. It is that which can transcend the limits of the time and take mankind beyond those limits to the timeless eternity. The knowledge, which science and technology had provided for the mankind has always fascinated me and had left an indelible impression on my mind to envisage my goals and aims ahead. Goals and aspirations To pursue higher education in electrical and electronics by doing my masters in an esteemed university, and thereby make a mark in the field of electrical and electronics. My aspiration is to acquire the wisdom from the knowledge and thereby give it back to the scientific community in specific and mankind in general in the long run. Inspirational factors The most prominent inspirational factor is the discourse from my tutor when I was in my ninth standard of my schooling, which had certainly created the curiosity within me to know more about the science, and made me an active participant of science fairs and exhibitions. The inspiring words of my tutor have certainly instigated the interest in the physical sciences. And shown me the light towards accomplishment of my desire. My friend, who is an NIT graduate, has been my motivational drive to take electrical engineering as my profession at my under graduation. The projects that has been handled by him during his tenure has enthralled me and provoked me to be more apprehensive of the facts and figures involved in the field of Electricals. Academic Background With a sound school background I have successfully completed my 10 years of schooling and secured 79% in my X standard. My innate strengths have been my quantitative and analytical abilities, which instilled in me a special interest in mathematics and made me to take up mathematics, physics and chemistry as my majors in my pre-university education wherein I stood among top 5% in our state. I was in the top 8% of people who succeeded the Common Engineering Entrance Examination conducted state wide. I took up Electrical Engineering as my discipline in Holy Mary Institute of Technology affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, one of the premier institutes in India. I passed this Under Graduation course with an aggregate of 61%.

Under graduation course work The four years of undergraduate education have been a great learning and enriching process for me. I have thorough knowledge of fundamentals of Electrical Engineering especially in the fields of Electro Mechanics, Electro magnetic Fields, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Pulse and Digital Circuits, Power Electronics, Electrical Measurements, Power Systems and Semiconductor Drives, Control Systems. I am fully acquainted with the fast growing subjects like Network Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Microprocessors, Linear and Digital Integrated Circuits. I have also been made acquainted with programming languages like C & C++, packages like DOT NET and operating systems as WINDOWS & UNIX. Mere technical knowledge does not mean the whole of life. Apart from this there are several other facets of life. Believing this, I have always tried to be in the forefront of extra-curricular activities right form childhood. I had been an active member of Indian Students of Technical Education - ISTE, which spurs and boosts the students to take part in paper presentations and technical quizzes. This association had enabled me to participate in several national level paper presentations and thereby enhance my communication skills.

Project work Industrial pre disaster Intimation System, in this project we deal with some parameter like gas, current, voltages and temperature. Here we have set a threshold level for this all parameter, when any of this parameter exceed it threshold level then sms will sent to our mobile using GSM modem. Why U.S? I strongly believe that the graduate study at an American university is the best type of further education at this instance because of the suppleness incorporated in its educational system, its infrastructure, opportunities for research activities, and the intense interaction with industry and exposure to the latest technology. My decision to pursue graduate study in the United States is supplemented by my desire to be a part of the graduate program at your institution. Thus, with such assorted brilliant student group and excellent faculty, your university would be the ideal place where I can put in my best efforts and make my vision take its concrete form.

Why FIT? The Graduate program at Florida Institute of Technology ideally suits to my goals and aspirations. After going through the university’s website, I realized that there also exists a vast gamut of opportunities, especially outstanding electrical facilities, in your department. I have found the faculty and the research work to be quite impressive. I feel that my association with this university would certainly help me throughout my career. Also my B.Tech professor has also strongly encouraged me to apply to your program. I am confident that given the opportunity, I will be able to make significant mark in my field of study. Summing up I have a strong desire to learn the new concepts, and self-reliance to face challenges put forth under any circumstances. And more over I strongly believe that a master’s degree from your university will be a deciding factor in shaping my future I shall be elated if an opportunity is given to me to pursue my masters at your university. And finally I am confident that the technical knowledge that I procure in the United States of America will help me in playing a constructive role in the progress of mankind.

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- Patil Bhavitha